Construction Superintendent - Detroit, MI

O'Brien Construction Company; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

O’Brien Construction is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead field operations on multi-family and senior living projects. You will oversee schedules, direct resources, ensure safety, and maintain strong client relationships from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of superintendent experience in multifamily settings, with knowledge of framing, MEP rough-ins, and inspections, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial or multi-family building projects.
• Demonstrated experience supervising in Multifamily building types, including coordination of framing, MEP rough-ins, and inspections.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, inspections, and life-safety considerations associated with licensed senior living construction.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction-specific software (scheduling, project management).
• Strong work ethic with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commit to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to project plans, specifications, contracts, and requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project schedules, ensuring timely progress towards key milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and company representative for subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and company representative for City, State, and County inspectors.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing all safety regulations and managing safety risks proactively.
• Manage and communicate resource needs, including materials, equipment, and manpower.
• Conduct regular inspections of subcontractor work, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare and submit daily progress reports and weekly 'Look Ahead' schedules.
• Effectively communicate project status, potential issues, and progress to Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Continuously seek and implement industry best practices and innovative solutions.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges using available knowledge and resources.
• Uphold the company's commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring the same for the entire project team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Ready for a Purpose-Built Career?

For over 60 years, O'Brien Construction has worked to enhance the quality of our communities through our expertise as team builders and constructors, specializing in multi-family housing, municipal and commercial buildings. We are a Construction Manager and General Contractor with a mission to develop lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

O’Brien Construction builds so much more than senior housing and historical renovations. We’re building trust, pride, and a better world than it was yesterday – one job at a time. Because that’s what it means to be Purpose Built!

Building a career is like building anything else - it takes the right plan, the right team and the right commitment. When you work with O’Brien Construction, we can promise you will: accomplish work you’ll be proud of, work with great people, and grow both the community and your career!

About the Role:

Superintendents at O’Brien Construction play a critical role in the successful execution of construction projects. Leading dedicated project teams, you will be responsible for overseeing all field operations from inception to completion. This includes managing schedules, allocating resources, ensuring quality and safety, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering licensed senior living communities and working with cold-formed steel building systems in multi-family construction environments.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to project plans, specifications, contracts, and requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project schedules, ensuring timely progress towards key milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and company representative for subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and company representative for City, State, and County inspectors.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing all safety regulations and managing safety risks proactively.
• Manage and communicate resource needs, including materials, equipment, and manpower.
• Conduct regular inspections of subcontractor work, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare and submit daily progress reports and weekly "Look Ahead" schedules.
• Effectively communicate project status, potential issues, and progress to Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Continuously seek and implement industry best practices and innovative solutions.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges using available knowledge and resources.
• Uphold the company's commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring the same for the entire project team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Superintendent on commercial or multi-family building projects.
• Demonstrated experience supervising in Multifamily building types, including coordination of framing, MEP rough-ins, and inspections.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, inspections, and life-safety considerations associated with licensed senior living construction.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction-specific software (scheduling, project management).
• Strong work ethic with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commit to safety and quality.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.

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